Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, UHart is a four-year private university that has been guiding the purpose and passion of students for over six decades. Centrally located alongside Connecticut’s capital city and midway between Boston and New York City, our 350-acre campus offers big opportunities, from major industry partnerships to vibrant cultural destinations.

We’re a diverse campus and a community of varied interests, talents, and worldviews. With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, 17 Division I sports teams, and a support system to help you succeed, you can dabble, experiment, and broaden your passions at UHart.

Why UHart?

To be distinct, you have to be bold.

At the University of Hartford, we help you make your mark on the world. A unique combination of challenging academics, exceptional faculty, student life, and support will guide you through your college career. So, why UHart? Because we have it all.

Challenging Academics

We help you partner your passion with your dream profession. We're composed of seven vibrant schools, all thriving alongside one another. With over 100 majors, there is something for everyone in fields ranging from business, nursing, education, and arts, to religious studies and chemistry. Study what you love and love what you learn.

Exceptional Faculty

Expect a lot from your professors. They'll expect a lot from you. Our faculty are practicing artists, groundbreaking researchers, published authors, global visionaries, and downright brilliant scholars. With a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, you'll interact with colleagues, professionals, and faculty across a diverse range of thought and experience during your time here at UHart.

Student Life

UHart isn’t all fun and games, but honestly, some of it is. Just because a UHart education is rigorous doesn’t mean we don’t know how to relax. In fact, some of the deepest friendships you make here are likely to start when you play intramural sports, participate in student government, join an a cappella group or any one of our more than 100 clubs.

Support

We aren't the same and we were never meant to be. Part of the beauty of UHart is that we encourage our students to embrace their college experience, and we provide the support to help them do it, every step of the way. UHart students have access to an exceptional Center for Student Success. Whether you need help in or out of the classroom, we're here for you.

Athletics

Whether it's hiring top coaches or attracting top talent, we create teams with a common goal: to be the most dynamic, versatile, and strongest athletes possible. Beyond our 17 Division I sports and winning teams, we're committed to being top scholar-athletes. A 3.37 combined GPA reflects our dedication to academic priorities as well as strong sportsmanship.

Location

Surrounded by green spaces and wooded trails, our 350-acre campus is situated at the crossroads of three towns: Hartford, West Hartford and Bloomfield. In addition to our proximity to the capital city, University of Hartford is only two hours from Boston and New York City. Our location offers plenty of opportunities to explore New England's vibrant culture, cities, beaches, and mountains. It also means we've forged relationships with many different companies and organizations, making internships and other professional options readily accessible.